Chapter 2440: The most beautiful dream
After listening to Isco's introduction, Ye Tian and the others began to appreciate and appraise the obsidian jaguar mask, interpret the Mayan hieroglyphs and patterns carved on the mask, and see what was recorded.
In the process of appreciation and appraisal, Ye Tian was also talking about his appraisal opinions.
"Leave aside the Mayan hieroglyphs and patterns carved on this obsidian jaguar mask. Only the obsidian used to make the mask and the rubies inlaid on the mask are top-quality goods.
Especially this ruby has reached the level of pigeon blood red. With a little treatment, it can emit an extremely bright light. The only drawback is that the cutting technique is relatively primitive and not perfect.
Based on the carving marks on this mask and its preservation, I am basically certain that this obsidian jaguar mask should have been carved from 1,300 to 1,400 years ago, which is the classical era of the Maya Empire.
If what Isco said is true, this obsidian mask was found in their cornfield, then it is basically certain that this mask comes from the Copan Kingdom of the Mayan Empire that has ruled here for a long time.
The Copan Kingdom was established around 426 AD, 1300 years ago, in the seventh century AD, which was the most prosperous period of the Copan Kingdom. With the specifications of this mask, it is obviously not usable by ordinary people.
Inferring from these aspects, combined with the history of the heyday of the Copan Kingdom, I boldly speculate whether the person who made and owns this obsidian jaguar mask was the King Copan gray jaguar?
The name of the Copan King's Grey Jaguar fits this obsidian jaguar mask highly, and the Grey Jaguar is a long-lived king who ruled the Copan Kingdom for about seventy years in the seventh century.
In other words, for most of the seventh century AD, the entire Copan Valley was under the rule of the gray jaguar king. If this mask was carved in that era, it should belong to the gray jaguar!
Once my appraisal conclusion is established, there is no doubt that the value of this obsidian jaguar mask will be doubled. It is likely to be the only antique relic left by the gray jaguar king in the world."
Listening to Ye Tian's analysis, everyone at the scene kept nodding their heads without disagreement.
Without exception, the envy in everyone's eyes has become more intense.
As soon as the voice fell, Professor Delgado continued excitedly and said:
"You are right, Steven, this obsidian jaguar mask indeed belongs to the gray jaguar king during the heyday of the Copan Kingdom, and it is one of the gray jaguar king's tokens.
According to the written record above, this mask was carved around the age of eighty of the gray jaguar king and records the life deeds of the gray jaguar, including the battle to annex the city-state of Quirigua.
Some steps and steles of the ancient city of Copan, as well as the buildings, also recorded some deeds of the gray jaguar, which can be used to confirm that this is indeed the mask of the gray jaguar.
Steven, look at these Mayan hieroglyphs. They are the name of the gray jaguar king and his birth history. Among them are the royal blue parrot, the founding monarch of the Kingdom of Copan! "
While speaking, Professor Delgado pointed to a few Mayan hieroglyphs engraved on the inside of the mask, with a very excited tone.
Ye Tian happened to know the Mayan hieroglyphs. Before coming to Honduras to do his homework, he had seen the Mayan hieroglyphs and knew their meaning.
Professor Delgado is right, that is, the name of the gray jaguar king and the name of the royal blue parrot, the founding monarch of the Copan Kingdom.
Ye Tian looked at the few Mayan hieroglyphs, then smiled and said:
"It seems that my speculation is correct. This is indeed the mask of the gray jaguar king. Then there is no doubt that this obsidian jaguar mask is of extremely high value and is a well-deserved top antique cultural relic.
Professor Delgado, please help me to see if there are any Mayan hieroglyphs, patterns, and decorations found on this obsidian jaguar mask for the first time, so that I can give the most accurate estimate."
"Our luck is very good, Steven. There are really a few Mayan hieroglyphs and patterns on this mask that I have never seen before. For example, this is the first time I saw this hieroglyph..."
Professor Delgado said excitedly while introducing the Mayan hieroglyphs and patterns that were first discovered on the mask, excitedly.
In just a few moments, he pointed out the four Mayan hieroglyphs discovered for the first time, as well as two unidentified groups, which were also the first discovery.
Ye Tian looked at the hieroglyphs and patterns, then smiled and said:
"Professor Delgado, next we should talk to Isco about the transaction. You will help me translate. When I successfully take off this obsidian jaguar mask, you will come to appreciate and study again, time is available!"
"Okay, Steven, I'm very happy to help you"
Professor Delgado responded, and then put the obsidian mask back into the box, reluctantly.
Ye Tian looked at the expectant Isco again, and said to the Mayan man who was looking forward to changing the fate of his family:
"Mr. Isco, with regard to your obsidian jaguar mask, we have reached a basic and accurate identification conclusion. First of all, congratulations on your possession of a top-notch antique artifact of invaluable value.
Let's talk about the conclusion of the appraisal first, and then talk about the valuation. According to our appraisal, the obsidian and ruby used to make this mask are rare top-quality goods. This ruby is especially rare!
The value of this obsidian and ruby alone is quite amazing. In today's market, this grade of obsidian and ruby is extremely rare, and I value it at 1.8 million US dollars!
When they are perfectly combined, coupled with the history and civilization hidden behind them, their value is even higher, and this is the true value of this obsidian jaguar mask.
I can be sure that this obsidian jaguar mask should come from the heyday of the Copan Kingdom more than 1,300 years ago. It has a long history and is one of the most important antique artifacts of the Copan Kingdom.
The person who ordered this mask to be carved and possessed was the gray jaguar, the king of the heyday of the Copan Kingdom. He was a very famous king in the history of the Copan Kingdom and the king of longevity.
The carving skills of this mask are very sophisticated and should have been made by the master sculptor, but the most valuable part of this mask is the hieroglyphs and patterns carved on the inside and outside of the mask.
Among them are several Mayan hieroglyphs and patterns that were discovered for the first time. The value is immeasurable. By studying those hieroglyphs and patterns, we can learn more about the mysterious Mayan civilization!
Before you, we identified another antique relic from the classical era of the Maya Empire. There are also several hieroglyphic patterns and patterns that were discovered for the first time on that antique relic.
I valued the Mayan hieroglyphs that were discovered for the first time at US$500,000 each, the patterns discovered for the first time were US$300,000, and each new ornamentation was US$100,000. This is a reasonable price.
For the Mayan hieroglyphs and patterns that were first discovered on this obsidian mask, I will also give the same valuation ~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and add the basic value of 1.8 million US dollars, which is my valuation! "
While Ye Tian said these words, Professor Delgado was also constantly translating, faithfully translating every word.
Looking at Isco again, he was completely dumbfounded. He stared at Ye Tian who was talking in a stunned manner. His eyes were full of incredible, thinking that he was dreaming, and it was the most beautiful dream ever!
Astonished, Isco was not the only one.
The rest of the people on the scene counted as one, and they were completely stunned by the super high valuation given by Ye Tian. They looked at him and the obsidian jaguar mask incredible.
Especially those Hondurans at the scene, all jealous eyes are red, I want to replace Isco!
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